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San Mateo County Realtors Celebrate 2006 Sales Achievements

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San Mateo, CA - The real estate market is alive and well in San Mateo County. This message rang true throughout Thursday evening’s event, as 86 Realtors from the San Mateo County Association of Realtors® (SAMCAR) were recognized for their 2006 sales achievements at SAMCAR’s 12th Annual Sales Achievement Milestone Awards (SAMMYs). Four hundred Realtors and affiliates attended the celebration, which was held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Burlingame, and included an elegant dinner and dancing.

Five Realtors received the Platinum SAMMY, the most coveted award of the real estate industry, for closing 50 or more real estate transactions in 2006 - the equivalent of about $45 million in business. Eight Realtors received the Gold SAMMY award for closing 35 or more real estate transactions; 25 Realtors received the Silver SAMMY award for closing 20 or more real estate transactions. One team received the Silver Team SAMMY for closing 40 or more transactions, 46 Realtors received the Bronze SAMMY for closing 12 or more real estate transactions, and one team the Bronze Team SAMMY for closing 24 or more real estate transactions.

John Gieseker (Prudential California Realty, San Bruno), SAMCAR’s Region 25 Chair, served as Master of Ceremonies. Gieseker described 2006 as a very good year in residential real estate on the Peninsula, even as the market transitioned to normal conditions. Local Realtors had good reason to celebrate their accomplishments, said Gieseker.

Receiving the Platinum SAMMYs were Mary Bee Thrasher (RE/MAX Today, San Carlos), Patricia Dwyer (Cashin Company, Burlingame), Rosa Amanda Holm (Prudential California Realty, Burlingame), Stanley Lo (Green Banker, Millbrae) and Orhan Tolu (Century 21 Alliance, San Mateo).

Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2006 Emeritus Awards to 17 members by SAMCAR Executive Officer Janet Case. The National Association of Realtors® bestows the Emeritus Designation to those who have been members in good standing for a continued period of 40-plus years. The honorees included Charles Crotty (Prudential California Realty), Paul Davis (United Property Sales), Charles Fisher (Fisher Realty), Edward Guglielmetti (Marshall Realty), Vernon Heller (RE/MAX Today), Gordon Kenny (Kenny Realty), Ronald Marlin (Marlin Properties), Robert Marshall, Sr. (Marshall Realty), Gene Mickelson (Prudential California Realty), Harold Mindell (Harold Mindell, REALTOR®), Norman Parham (Alannor Enterprises), Stan Silverstein (Silver Realty Company), Dan Slavin (RE/MAX Today), Joseph Welch, Jr. (San Bruno Investment), Denny Williams (Denny Williams) and Grace Woods (Grace Woods Real Estate).

SAMCAR Realtors also honored Jeanne Garde (RE/MAX Today) for her many years of support, enthusiasm and energy on behalf of the Association.

Participation in the SAMMYs is voluntary. Only Realtors who are members of the San Mateo County Association of Realtors can participate in the qualification process for the annual awards.

SAMCAR is the largest trade association on the Northern Peninsula, promoting housing opportunities, homeownership and property rights in San Mateo County. The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of Realtors® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Adherence by SAMCAR Realtors to the Code benefits consumers who are buying or selling a home.

SAMCAR thanks all its sponsors for a successful celebration. Platinum Sponsors: Countrywide Home Loans, McGuire Real Estate, Washington Mutual; Diamond Elite Sponsor: The Examiner; Diamond Sponsor: Fidelity National Title Company; Emerald Sponsors: Chicago Title Company, CitiMortgage - The Michael Haig Team, Financial Title Company, First American Title Company, First Horizon Home Loans; Gold Sponsors: Alliance Title Company, Atherton Kitchen & Appliances, Carr, McClellan, Ingersoll, Thompson & Horn, Century 21 Alliance, Investment Property Exchange Services, Inc., LandAmerica Commonwealth, Marshall Realty, Meriwest Mortgage, North American Title, Old Republic Title, Property I.D. Corporation, Prudential California Realty of San Mateo, Step Ahead Carpet and Stewart Title Company. SAMMY Event Sponsors: The Michael Haigh Team – CitiMortgage and Opes Advisors, Inc.

The San Mateo County Association of REALTORS® (SAMCAR) is a professional trade organization representing over 3,800 REALTORS® and Affiliate members engaged in the real estate business on the Peninsula. SAMCAR promotes the highest ethical standards of real estate practice, serves as an advocate for homeownership and homeowners, and represents the interests of property owners in San Mateo County.

The term "REALTOR®" is a registered collective membership mark which identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS® and who subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics.

For further information, please contact Julie Ziemelis, Director of Public Affairs, e-mail , or phone (650) 696-8214.

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